Paul Donavan Pauk (1951-2015)
PAUL, RYSDAM, MATSON, BLOCK, GLAUB, ELMHORST, PACK, PITZ, GUERRA, PETERSON
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/10/2015 at 17:59:13
Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.
Paul was born on September 9, 1951 in Ames to Don and Opal (Rysdam) Pauk. He graduated from Gilbert High School and farmed with his Dad, while working on tractors and other farm equipment for Duane Price at Wilsoncroft in Gilbert. On September 19, 1970 he married Claudia Matson. Paul continued to farm and also worked at the ISU power plant as a heavy equipment operator until his recent retirement October 3, 2014; ending 42 years of service and dedication.
While working at ISU, Paul (a.k.a. Casper) seemed to know how to “disappear” into his hiding places, yet get the necessary work done; according to his fellow coworkers. He spent many long, hard hours on the farm and cared deeply for his cattle, which he knew by name. Paul loved to fish, hunt, camp in Decorah, and spend time with his family and grandchildren. Paul became a member of Grace United Methodist Church when he married Claudia and remained a faithful and active member and was currently on the trustee committee. He was always ready to serve as usher, greeter, or whenever help was needed for the church. Spending time with his “church” poker buddies was another pastime he enjoyed.
Paul Donavan Pauk, 63, of Story City died unexpectedly Thursday January 8, 2015 on the farm he loved.
Paul is survived by his wife, Claudia; three daughters, Angela (Craig) Block of Ankeny; Christina Glaub of Ankeny; Paula (Nate) Elmhorst of Lakeville, MN; one sister, Karen Pack of Kelley; grandchildren, Sam Glaub, Christian Glaub and Gracie Block; step grandchildren, Megan Pitz, Mindy Guerra and Mickenzie Peterson; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a multitude of family and friends that he loved dearly and will greatly miss him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
Burial will be at a later date, at Center Cemetery, in rural Story City.
JAN 13 Funeral Service 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Grace United Methodist Church
624 Elm Ave
Story City, IA, US, 50248Cemetery Details
Center Cemetery
52953 530th Ave
Story City, IA, 50248
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